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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

THE OLD NUMBER SYsTEM.-The COM
mittee on streets has determined not to alter
the system of numbers now in use here,
holding that except in cities with lettered
or numbered streets the decimal system has
no special value; not enough in Alexandria
to Justify the change. An ordinance will
therefore be framed fining all owners of all
uuuumbered houses that do not have num-
oers put up within ten days, and employing
one or more contractors to replace the miss
aug numbers with similar figures. The coat
OF such change in plain figures one aud
half inches in length will not exceed 20
cents. The report of the committee will be
submitted to Council at its next meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

l. 0. 0. Fat meeting of Potomac
Lodge No. IS, l. O. o. F., held last night, the
following officers were elected: Noble
Grand, G. w. Bontz Vice Grand, G. b.
Deeton; Recording Secretary, d. r. STAINS
bury; Financial Secretary, Geo. L. Price ;
Treasurer, t. M. Davis; Chaplain, Il. l..
Petit. Past Grand G. A. Simpson has been
appointed District Deputy for lodges in
Alexandria and Loudouu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

FORT MyER AS CAVALRY PosT.-The
artillery officers of the army have been
vigorously protesting against General
Sherdan's order making Fort Myer, in this
county, cavalry post. They claimed
the action was due to Gen. Sheridans par
TALLY to the cavalry arm of the service.
Gen. Sheridan explains that he directed
several members of his staff TO visit Fort
Myer and report what could be done with
it. They recommended over q year ago
that it be made cavalry post. Secretary
Endicott failed to take any action on the
case at the time. Just before the recent
order was issued Gen. Schoiield, who wish
cd the fort turned over to the artillery, &C.
companied Gen. Sheridan and his aids
to Fort Myer, and on his return informed
the Secretary that the place was unsui table
for artillery. The Secretary thereupon APP
proved The former recommendation of Gen.
Sheridan that the fort he made cavalry
post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

DIscHARGED.-Mr John B. Baggett, of
this city, who was charged by w. F. Clarke,
of Richmond, with stealing 5000 from him,
as stated in the GAZETTE, was taken to that
city yesterday by Sergeant Cosby. This
morning he had an examination and was
honorably discharged. He will return this
evening. He was represented By Mr.. J NJ.
Johnson, who accompanied him to Rich
msud
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

PROPERTY SALE.-Mr. G.. A. Mushbacb,
commissioner, has sold to Capt. John Beck
ham the house and 10; On the north side OF
Prince street, between Henry and fayette,
twenty feet front, Ter 81 ,0I5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

AIR WHIsTLE-The Richmond and Dan
Vile road is now using the latest improved
air whistle which takes the place Of the bell.
cord 1t works very much on the order of
steam whistle, but with connecting reds
from car to car, and the engine, where,
when the lever just on the outside ofthe car
door is lowered, a whistle is heard. The
contrivance, it is said, never fails to do its
work AS yet only few of them are in
use
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25
TEE ALEXANDRIA
Real Estate Investment, Trust and 4itlt
Company.

O0ice-No A south Fdirfar g. Telephone No >.
President, PARK AGNEW.
Yicc President JAMES r. CATION.
Sect V. and Treasurer, MICH'L L. HARLOW.
HAVE FOR SALE
large list of city and country property, consist
ing of FARMS, MILL PROPERTY, DWELLING
HOUSES VACANT LOTS, &c.
All persons desiring to buy or sell real estate.
or to negotiate loans upon real estate security,
will find it to their advantage to give US q call.
IL all investments made by us upon real cstste
security we guarantee the most careful examina-
ton into the questions OF title and suliciency Of
security. ie2o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

THEPUBLc ScHooLs.-The public schools
of the city will be closed for the session dur
ing next week. The closings will be as fol.
lows: Lee school, white girls, at Peabody
building, on Monday; Washington school,
white boys, at Peabody building, on Tues
day; Snowden school, colored boys, st Lee
building, on Wednesday, and Hallowell
school, colored girls, at Lee building, on
Thursday The exercises will be conducted
by Supt. Il. l.. Carne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

REAL ESTATE CoMPANY.-The card Of
the Alexandria Real Estate Investment,
Trust and Title Co. will be seen elsewhere.
This company is composed of active and
euterprising business men, thoroughly con-
versaut with the business in which they
have engaged, and those desiring to buy or
sell ranl estate in this city or vicinity, will
find it to their advantage to consult thesc
gentlemen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

BONDS DEsrRoYED.-The Finance Com
mittee, at its meeting last night, cancelled
and destroyed seven one thousand dollar
corporation bonds of the Issue of 1879,
which the Commissioners of The Sinking
Fund had purchased aud retired during the
past year. This makes S64 900 of the cor
poration debt which the Sinking Fund
Commissioners have retired during the past
eight years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

For this section fair weather, slight
changes in temperature, and northeasterly
winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

CHAPEL PoINT.-This delightfully."- situated
summer resort, was under new manage
ment, opened to the public on June 20.
Extensive alterations and Improvements
have been made, and every possible feature
for promoting the health, comfort and en-.
loyment of visitors, attended TO- Several
acres of improved grounds are embraced
within the premises, the whole being at an
elevation which insures a cool, dry and
healthy atmosphere. Large shade trees
and summer houses adorn the b!uti which
0verlooks the water for many miles distant
and large pavilion has been erected.
There is Il fine restaurant on the grounds
a commodous space with tables and chairs
for the use of parties bringing their own
luncheon, and room for dancing when de-
sired. Chapel Point will be accessible by
excursion steamers from this city every
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25
LOCAL NEWS.

rts- Those who leave the city during the sum-
can have the GAZETTE mailed to them for
any length OF time and the address changed as
often us desired The subscription price is 80 cts.
per month, ut that rate for greater or less
fimr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

The board of supervisors of Prince Viii
liam county at their last meeting allowed
S73. IS for hawks scalps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

The "Favorite Prescription of DR.. Pierce
cures female weakness and kindred alice
lions. BY druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

The TODD CAsE.-The Presbytery Of
Washington city met in the Westminster
Church of that city, at 10 g. nj. to-day and
was opened with prayer by the moderator.
After the calling of the roll, the letter which
brought the Presbytery together was read.
This letter stated the object of the meeting
was 10 take action concerning the evil
rumors against Rev. F. NJ. Todd. After the
reading of the letter committee was APP.
pointed, consisting of Revs. Hamlin, Fuller
ton and Childs-into whose hands were
placed all the papers which bore upon
the case-and the committee were allowed
to retire. Rev. DR.. Bullock, of Presbytery
of Chesapeake, WAS present and was in
vited TO sit as corresponding member. The
committee appointed above brought in their
report which asked for the appointment of
q judicial committee to put the charges in
the right order and bring in their report at
an adjourned meeting on next Tuesday ut
10 a. m in New York Avenue Church,
Prcsbytery then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

l'ERsoNAL.-The Wytheville Enterprise
thus speaks of Mr. Luther d. Harrison,
form, Fly of this city "As an auctioneer
Mr. Ii rrison i without a superior in South
west Virginia, aad very frequent
demands are made upon him to con-
duct sales of real and personal property, in
fact he is the only auctioneer in this section,
thus called upon. Mr.. Harrison is veteran
auctioneer for Is years he was in the bus
mess at Alexandria and at Norfolk, and
for most Of the time during the past SIX
years he has made Wytheville his headquar-
tiers, though he did not open his present house
until two years ago. He is we'll known at
nearly all the county towns in Southwest
Virginia. and 90 where he will he finds
plenty of friends. His business here con.
iinues to grow and his old patrons continue
to stick by him and his house. Certain 1t is
that no merchant in Wytheville works
harder for success"
Miss Susie Baker, OF Westmoreand, Is
visiting friends in this city.
Rev Thomas Carter Page. of the Theo
logical Seminary, and Of last years class,
will be ordained to the priesthood, in his
parish, on the recovery of Bishop Randolph.
The families of DR.. VIM. Gibson, aud M.
John T. Cole have gone to their country
residence, Roseneath, Fairfax county, to
spend the summer.
Miss Ida Brager is visiting friends in
Baltimore.
DR.. w. G.. Ashby, who recently graduated
with distinction at the Jefferson Medical
College at Philadelphia, and who has Just
passed most creditabe examination be-
fore the State Medical Board, offers his pre-.
fessonal services to the citizens OF Alex
andria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25
ANOTHER BIG BARGAIN
Jus. received from the largest cash auction house
in PHILADELPHIA


in Philadelphia.
Beautiful Summer Dress Goods, new style;
French Dentells' Lace styles; lightweight,
finest quality Zephyr Wool, exquisite light shades;
also Black in handsome stripes and Brocade
Plaids These elegant Dress Goods are full forty
inches wide double the width of singlc.width
Dress Goods; actual cash value 75c z yard re-
duced to only 81 lbc. Beautiful Satin Plaid White
Goods, finest quality, in stripes, plsids and lace
styles; cash value 25c; reduced to 12lac. Beau
tiful new style Dress Goods, in plads, stripes,
checks and fancy styles cash value 25c yard ;
reduced price IL yards for 50. Curtain scrim.
wide double width, choice Style usual price eve.
rywhere 12lac reduced to Sc. French Sattines,
choice styles. 23c.
Strictly cash customers are entitled to hand
some Bridal Quilt, worth S1.50 or pair of Satin
Damask Towels, immense size fine linen, worth
ST. if they buy so worth or over. Those who
buy S. worth or over will also receive handsome
present.
CARRIERS
No. I'll Market Space, near 9TH ST.,
Washington, d. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

j.. The Virginia Midland Road is daily bring
.pe = large consignments of tan barS to Messrs.
T. y, Smopt & Sons tannery in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

DINNER To Mr. CAzENovE.-Twenty. five
friends of Mr.. A. G. Cazenove rendered him
a farewell dinner at the AtheuHum Club in
Baltimore, Thursday evening, prior to his
departure for an extended stay in Europe.
Speeches appropriate to the occasion were
made by Messrs. VIM. T. Brantly, vii
lougnby n. Smith, Archibald h. Taylor
and bv Drs. J. II. Hartman, John Morris
aud Others, to which Mr.. Cazenove made a
feeling and happy response. Mr.. Cazenove
leaves Baltimore to day to sail from New
York. Mr. Cazenove was former resident
otthis city, and son of the late W. G. Gaze
hove.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-25

A CHANGE ON THE LEARY.-Capt. j. b.
Bescham has resigned the command of the
steamer Geo. Leary, and will take charge
OF the excursion steamer Northampton.
Capt. Harvey, who has been the second
officer of the Excelsior, has succeeded Capt.
6eacham on the Leary. Capt. Beacham's
resignation is due, it is understood, to a
controversy existing between the Pilots As.
SeEh,y K. of L. and the Steamboat Co. on
acccoa9t Of the employment by the company
VI Capt. S B. Davis, who is not member
.: the assembly. The Leary left here last
a'ght on her trip 20 Norfolk, as usual.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
NEWS OF THE STATE.


Mysterious Disappearance of a Lady.
INV ALBANY, June 2I.-Three weeks ago
Miss Minnie Miner, a handsome young
lazy, aged about twenty-three, left her
fathers home in West Union ostensibly to
so to Louisville to visit married sister.
She took the train az o'clock that morn
ing, being assisted to the Car by Mr.. Harry
Friend, since which time all trace OF her
has vanished. The matter was kept out OF
the newspapers at the request of the family
to prevent any possible scandal and ia the
hope that she would return, but her ab-
sence is yet mystery. There is no known
cause Of Der disssSrresrance. Itissaid that
she was engaged TO be married ID a Mr.
Farrabee, but the latter knows nothing of
her present whereabouts or why she let
home.
From certain indications il is thought
she did not design returning when she left
home, as she took of ring left her by her
mother and which she had constantly
worn took out and arranged some receipts
and papers, and took but a small sum of
money out of over 500 which she had on
hand.
The opinion of some of her most init
mate young lady friends is that she has
committed suicide for some unknown cause,
as her actions of late have indicated that
her mind was greatly disturbed and that
she was brooding over some real or imagin
airy trouble.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29

headquarters from Republican sources. 1t
Is because discovered the character OF the
conspiracy, and Immediately on 50 doing
threw my vote to Turpie, that the Jour
nal row endeavors TO cast opprobrium
upon me. Msckey was continually con-
sulting Huston, and on one occasion 1 was
threatened with personal violence by one
of the party to whom j have referred.
When 1 saw that men who to the
public appeared as working for Cap
tain Allen had sold ont and were
simply schemiDg In the Republican in.
terest, i at once saw my danger and re.
fused longer to be made a tool to serve
their villainous ends. know that some
OF TIE very men whom have mentioned
had in the PeelIe Bynum clmpaign received
promise OF $1,000 if they would
control the Greenback vote in
the interest Of Peells, aud that
Of this amount $500 was actually paid. 1
declined, therefore, on the disc1ve of
these things, to travel any further in the
same boat with them. To show that con-
tTary to the Journals statements, I am
not in disfavor with the Kaights of Labor
ct my home, / can point TO the fact that
was one of the mRrshals on the occasion Of
a parade of the knights in my town a few
days ego, and have been invited 10 ad-
dress an assembly at knightstown. 1t was
also fact that, during the legislative ses-
sion, Glover suddenly went down in my
district. as result of his visit received
numerous kilograms and letters from Re-
publicans, urging me to stick to Allen.
There were many episodes OF that charac-
ter which revealed to me the character of
the Repu blican plOtn
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
A ProbabIe Fatal shooting ARRAY.

MUNcIE June 23.---Word came to this
city to-day from Albany, ten miles north
east, of serious and perhaps fatal shoot
ing affray In that village, yesterday after
noon. One Randolph, blacksmith,
abused and assaulted an old man named
Cary, cripple, who was in charge of Lafa-
vars drug store, and was arrested by Con-
stable Tindle. While at the Justices court
Randolph attempted to leave, and in the
ARRAY which occurred between him and
the constable Randolph was shot three
times, one of which took effect in the chest
and will likely prove fatal. Tindle was
stabbed seriously, but not fatally. Ran
dolph was thought to have been intoxlcat-
ed. he has wife and one child.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
THE EXCIrEMENr sUBsIpING.
Comptroller of the Currency Trenholm
Takes Charge of the Fidelity Bank.

Comptroller of the Currency Trenholm
Takes Charge of the Fidelity Bank.
CINoINNATI, June 23-The street excite
ment about the Fidelity Bank, which has
never been great has entirely su5sided this
morning. Mr.. Decamp, who has been
named as receiver, will probably decline,
rs an acceptance would compel him TO give
up his present connection with the Metro
poliisn National Bank. Interest is turning
to tie question of what assets can be made
available for the debts of the bank. If the
president and directors can be assessed to
the extent OF their resources, it will pro-
duce about 81 500, 900, at q rough estimate.
There have been no further arrests this
morning and no new developments. 1t will
niece ssarily require much time and labor to
make . thorough examination.
Mr.. Trenholm, Comptroller of Currency,
has arrived and has taken charge of the
Fidelity Bank. More arrests are probable
to-dsy
The board OF directors of the Chamber of
Commerce. at nesting held to-day, APP
pointed committee composed of Levi 9.
Goocale, Ralph Peters and VIM. J.. Hunt
10 investigate TumOrs OF unmeTcantile con-
dcci on the part OF + L. Harper, Ammi
Baldwin, Ben amin +. Hopkins and others
connected with the Fidelity National Bank,
and to prefer charges against them in case
the proof warrants such proceeding. The
chairman of the cOmmitte, Mr. Goodale,
asks for any information pertinent to the
altar from any source.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
killed BY Liehtning-Bohemian Oats.

FoRT WAYNE, June 22-At South
Whitley. twenty-six miles west of Fort
Wayne, William Keyse. farm hand, was
killed by bolt of lightning at noon to-
dav.
In the Allen Circuit Court to-day Be-
hemiau oa's got another black eye, the
jury bringing in a verdict for defendant
on note for $240. Plaintiff was shown to
have bad knowledge of the character of
the note and its consideration when he
purchased it from the original holder, who
has since left this vicinity. In the face of
repeated adverse decisions there is little
prospect OF the collection of other Bo-
hemisn oats notes being pressed in the
courts OF this county.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
THE iEDIAEA STATE SENTINEL wgDgEsDAy 1887,

gansDort Friday forenoon for Delphi. pro-
ceeding thence Friday afternoon for Lafay-
etIe; leave that city Saturday afternoon
for Frankfort; leave thence Sunday morn
ing for Charlottesville; leave Monday after
noon for Rockville; leave Tuesday morn
ing for Clinton, near which place, Tuesday
afternoon, a hill-cllmbing contest for two
gold medals, first and second prize, viii be
held. Proceed thence aud arrive in Terre
Hsute on Tuesday evening, and remain the
guests of the Terre Hsute wheslmen over
Wednesday. The Central Indiana wheel
men will proceed to Logansport via Ko-
komo, arriving here on the evening of July
or early on the 9TH, and remain here till
the afternoon Of the 9TH.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
The Southern Prison.

JETFERsoNvILLE, June Chaplain Pat
ten, Warden OF the Prison South, has had
his clerks, during the little leisure time
they have had, going over the books of the
in sti utioD, and their labOrs have been re-
warded with gratifying results. 1t was
discovered that there is due the State from
the United States Government for the
keeping of counterfeiters and other United
States prisoners, s. 800. Captain Patten
notified United States Attorney-General
Garfield in regard to the matter, and has
received the assurance that the claim will
be allowed. Three thousand dollars of uu-
settled accounts against counties from
which prisoners were sent for safe keeping
at the prison were found.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
CONSUMPTION Cured.

an old physician. retired from practice,
having had placed IN his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of a simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis, Ca
tsrrh, Asthma and all Throat and Lung
affections, also a positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested It's wonderful
curative powers in Thousands of cases, hiss
felt Il his duty to make it known TO hissssuf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this motive and
a desire TO relieve human suffering, 1 will
send free of charge. to all who desire it, this
recipe in German, French or English, with
full directions for preparing and using
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp,
naming this paper, w. a. Noyes, 149
Powers Block, ROchestar. N. Y.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
Tried to Out His Thront.

PETERSBURG, June 22.-Frederick L. Hes
gin made an unsuccessful attempt here yes
terday to cut his throat with a razor. The
cause Of his violent ~ conduct was CON-
plication of domestic infellc ties His
wife. Mollie, who was grass widow
when he married her, had returned TO her
first love and had est been convicted OF
keeping a house of ill-fame and OF grand
larceny, with sentence of two yesrs in the
Woman's Reformatory. In view of ,these
facts Fritz" was seeing a divorce and,
becoming impatient at the delay, tried to
kill himself He will recover.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
Killed by Falling Through Bridge.

EVANSVILLE. June 23-This evening John
Daniels and Mat Carter, farmers, living
Just below the city, were moving a large
thIeshipg machine over a wooden bridge,
when it gave way, precipitating them into
the creek below to a distance OF twenty
five feet. Carter was instantly killed, but
Daniels escaped with few slight injuries.
The four mules were unhurt. The bridge,
which had been condemned, is an old
structure, having been built before the war.
Carter was young man, unmarried and
well thought of in the community. His
parents live near Bowling Green, KY,
where his remains were sent this evening.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
Mrs. uIeveIand,s FIRST Vote.

AUBURN, N. Y, June 23.-The com
mencement at Wells College closed with
the Presidents reception yesterday. The
President and faculty are well pleased with
the admission of women to the board OF
trustees. Mrs. Cleveland and Miss Smith
attended their first meeting in time to vote
for adjournment. 1t is believed they will
depart for home early tomorrow. Mrs.
Cleveland will be met at Csyuga by Colonel
Lamont, who will accompany her to Wash
iDgton.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
Another Gusher at Kokomo.

KoKoMo, June % Gas well No. ), mile
south OF the city, was drilled in Trenton last
night, and to day the drill was carried
down twelve feet into the rock, giving q
flow of gas that is setting the city ablaze
with excitement. We had already four
large gas wells but this one is equal to ten
such wells, and will be drilled still deeper.
The gas is conducted through two three
inch pipes, and each blaze leaps 100 feet
high. The machinery will go Immediately
to No. 6, in the east part of town, and be
put 10 work at once. A proposition for a
100000 manufacturing plant was accepted
last night, and work will begin in thirty
dow
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-06-29
Dragged by a Mule and KILLED.

EVANSVILLE, June % - This morning
George McGregory, prominent farmer of
Pleasantville, started to drive 2 mule at
tsched TO plow into the field, when it
became frightened and ran away. No
Gregory became entangled in the hsrne S
and was dragged some distance aud
instantly killed, his head being mashed to
a iellv.